Power Steering Gear, Servicing

Power Steering Gear, Servicing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clamp Pliers (V.A.G 1275)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

This overview is provisionally for all vehicles.

• Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

• Welding or straighten work on any steering components is not permissible.

• Only use steering gear grease, Part No. AOF 063 000 04 to grease the rack.





1 - Tie rod end

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rods ] Tie Rods

• Check dust caps for damage and correct seating

2 - Lock nut, 40 Nm

3 - Spring clamp

• Always replace

4 - Boot

• Check for damage

• Must not be twisted after toe is adjusted

• Can be replaced with steering gear installed

• Remove to replace tie rods, refer to => [ Tie Rods ] Tie Rods.

5 - Sealing ring

• Always replace

6 - Power-assisted steering gear

• Grease rack with steering gear grease A0F 063 000 04

7 - Ear hose clamp

• Always replace

• Tension using (V.A.G 1275)

8 - Tie rod, 100 Nm

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tie Rods ] Tie Rods.

• Grease joint with steering gear grease A0F 063 000 04